Commerce Server

Definition - What does Commerce Server mean?

A commerce server is a server that provides the basic components and functions of an online storefront, such as a shopping cart, credit card processing and product displays. Commerce servers also manage and maintain accounting and inventory data, also called back-end data.

A commerce server is a product intended for e-commerce websites or e-commerce applications.

Techopedia explains Commerce Server

Microsoft is one of the providers of commerce servers. Microsoft Commerce Server was first released in 2000 and was used to creatie e-commerce systems. It uses Microsoft's .NET technology. The latest release was in January 2009 and includes a comprehensive solution for many business scenarios. The main features of Microsoft Commerce Server include:

Multichannel functionality

Service-oriented architecture

A default site with 30 Web parts and controls

What-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editing

Catalog, order and inventory management

Management of ads and set rules for ads

Profile management

Data integration with third party systems

64-bit support

Aside from Microsoft, there are many other software and service companies that provide commerce server products and services as well as the training to use them.